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Is also known as the Sunchoke. It is not actually an artichoke or even from Jerusalem. The Jerusalem Artichoke is a Native American plant that is a variety of the Sunflower. A Jerusalem Artichoke resembles a potato and is sweet and crunchy like that of a water chestnut. It can be eaten either raw or cooked and tastes delicious. This vegetable is a good source of minerals such as iron, copper, potassium and magnesium as well as thiamin, pantothenic acid, niacin, various B vitamins and riboflavin. Jerusalem Artichokes are considered beneficial for diabetics as they provide inulin which is a starch that has shown results in improving blood sugar control. This starch also helps promote the growth of health promoting bacteria in the intestines. Jerusalem Artichokes have a very low calorie content.